The bossy cockerel
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A young boy named Billy struggles with his overbearing mother and finds solace and adventure on his grandfather's farm.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
The story is free of violence.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous content is featured.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The book is gentle and not scary.
Occult or magical elements are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are explored.
The story focuses on rural life and family relationships.
No characters are portrayed negatively in a way that reflects on groups.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows some resilience in dealing with his mother.
Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.
The relationship between Billy and his grandfather is central.
The story highlights the simple joys of nature and family.
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